BAME Recruitment is delighted to partner with the GLA on the recruitment of an Assistant Director for Health, Education and Youth.

You will lead a unit working on a range of high-priority issues and projects related to health inequalities and health improvement; the health and social care system; and issues affecting young people in London, including early years and education.

Leading a team of approximately 50 staff, You will play a key role in supporting the Mayor, and his deputy mayors and advisers, at a crucial period of change and challenge. This includes delivering on the ambitions of the Mayor’s newly-published Health Inequalities Strategy; working with senior stakeholders to ensure that London’s health and care system meets the changing needs of the population; effective delivery of the £45m Young Londoners Fund; and working with young people to ensure that they can take advantage of all the opportunities that London has to offer.

The GLA is looking for a candidate with senior-level experience and expertise in health in particular, who can build partnerships across the city to deliver better outcomes for Londoners. You will need to demonstrate a good understanding of current regional health issues (including devolution), the ability to operate effectively in complex institutional contexts and build effective relationships with stakeholders. You will also have a strong track record of achieving results through both policy change and programme delivery.

For further information please read the full Applicant Pack attached.

Please click on the link below and upload your CV and covering letter. Your CV and a covering letter combined should not exceed 5 sides in total. In your covering letter please explain why you are suitable for the role by addressing the Technical requirements/experience/qualifications as outlined in the person specification.

In addition to a good salary package, we offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan, childcare voucher scheme and a career average pension scheme.

To apply, please visit our website.

Application closing date: Sunday 27 January 2019 at 23:59 GMT.

The Greater London Authority (GLA) is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating a genuinely inclusive workplace, where they embrace the differences of all their colleagues, celebrate diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. The GLA expects candidates to be able to demonstrate a clear commitment to, and achievement in, promoting diversity, equality and inclusion.

London's diversity is its biggest asset and the GLA strives to ensure their workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. They welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.

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